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A couple of weeks ago we talked about techniques for shooting in the bright sunlight. This week we'll discuss a flash technique that can help you balance the exposure of your subject and your background when you're photographing a subject that is … [Read more...]

One of the challenges of on-location photography can be finding good locations with clean, appealing backgrounds. Sometimes you will have to settle for the location you're in, even if it's a bad one. This week we'll talk about a couple of … [Read more...]

We've all been there. A photo shoot in the bright sun. Mid-day light is horrific and about as subtle and lovely as a garbage truck. It's best to avoid it at all costs, but there are times when you have no choice.
Here's a quick study of a couple … [Read more...]

I think we can all agree that lists are fantastic. You know what else is fantastic? Photography tips. This week, we are combining both of these fantastic things into a fast, fantastic list of photography tips. Exciting, right!?
Here we go:
1. … [Read more...]

Here at PWD Labs there are a few subjects that come up all the time that are so important that they bear repeating. This blog is dedicated to the three top most important things we think every photographer needs to do.
1. CALIBRATE YOUR MONITOR: … [Read more...]

Be prepared. It’s a motto good enough for the Boy Scouts, and it’s good enough for us photographers too. You just can’t say enough about how important it is to be prepared for a shoot. Knowing you have everything you need and that you haven’t … [Read more...]

Lists are kind of satisfying, don't you agree? Last week we talked about 5 ways to get your creativity going. This week I want to focus on breaking out of your routine and trying some new camera settings or in camera tools that can help you get … [Read more...]

Panoramas are great for capturing vast landscapes, but did you know you can also apply panorama techniques to more than just landscapes? In this blog, we'll discuss the traditional method for making a panorama, and we'll also talk about a couple … [Read more...]